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BASIC SHAPING
NOTE:
This shaper
is designed
for use with
maximum
2-
t/2
inch diameter
cutters
having
a 1/2 inch diameter
bore.
1. For those
operators
who
prefer
to use a motor
that
rotates
clockwise
(facing
pulley
end) which
would
drive
the spindle
in a clockwise
direction
the motor
select
switch
should
be
in
the
up
position.
With
this
combination,
the work would
be fed into the cutter
from
the left-hand
side of the table.
In most cases, the cutter
would
have to be turned over.
2. For
those
operators
which
may
require
counterclockwise
rotation
of the
spindle,
the
motor
select
switch
should
be in the down
position
and with
this combination
the work
should
be fed into the cutter
from
the right
side of the shaper.
3. Always
remember,
wllen
mounting
the
cutter,
the
cutting
edge of the cutter
must lead into the direction
of
rotation
and the work
piece
must
be fed against
the
direction
of the cutter
OPERATmONS
USE OF CUTTER
SPACERS
SPINDLE
The
spacers
can be positioned
below
and above
the
cutter.
Notice
when
the spacer is positioned
below
the cutter
how the spacer provides
a bearing
surface
for the uncut
edge of the board,
in addition
to its use as a spacer in
vertica!
positioning
of the cutter,
_
SPACER
DIRECTION
TtON
OF
KEYED
OF
FEED
ROTATION
WASHER
_"NCUTTER
2.
This
same cutter
can
be inverted
and
mounted
to
produce
a shape
with
the
board
fed
through
in
the
opposite
direction
IF DIRECTION
OF ROTATION
OF
THE SPINDLE
tS REVERSED.
Notice
how the spacer again provides
a bearing
surface
for the uncut edge of the board,
3.
Cut the workpiece
to size, so the shaping
cut will be as
light as possible to produce
the desired
pattern.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt
to use the Shaper for sizing
a workpiece
{except
when
using the jointer
cutter
and
adjustable
fence).
4.
Feed workpiece
against
rotation
of cutter.
NOTE:
It is a very good
practice
to make a trial cut on
a piece of scrap wood
as a doubte
check
on the set-up
before
using the actual workpiece.
WAR NING:
Serious
injury may
result if workpiece
is
not always
fed into the cutter
against
the direction
of
rotation
of the cutter,
Use a smooth
even pressure.
Experience
will soon reveal
the best rate of feed
for
producing
the smoothest
cut,
5.
If the cut removes
material
over
the entire
edge, thus
reducing
the width
of the workpiece,
set the out-feed
fence
in front
of (toward
the operator)
the m-feed
face
enough
to provide
a contact
surface
for the work
after
it passes the cutter,
This setting
is necessary to properly
support
the workpiece.
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